EMERGENCY TIPS PAGE


EMERGENCY TIPS

Do's
Water Damage Emergency Tips
Water damage arises from fire damage, broken pipes, blocked drains, malfunctioning appliances, storms and other causes. The appropriate treatment depends on the nature of the damage. Some water carries contaminates and should be considered hazardous. Whatever the origin, the prospects for restoration depend largely on the speed with which your building and personal property can be dried. Even clean water can generate mildew and other bacterial growth if neglected.
* Ventilate wet areas. Turn on air conditioning for accelerated drying in summer; in winter alternate cycles of opened windows and heating. * Remove standing water from flat surfaces by sponging and blotting. * Take up saturated rugs and carpets when hardwood floors are at risk * Stay out of rooms where ceilings are sagging from retained water. * Place aluminum foil squares or wood blocks under furniture legs to avoid stains.	* Transport computers to a dry environment, remove their cases and blow dry with low- pressure air. * Remove lamps, telephones and decorative items from wet furniture tops. * Open drawers and cabinet doors for interior drying, but do not force open stuck drawers or doors. * Freeze valuable books and documents to retard mildew growth until drying can be performed.
Do Not
* Operate TV's, Vacuums or other appliances while standing on wet carpet or floors, especially not on wet concrete floors; serious injury may result	* Use heat to dry closed building interiors; mildew and expanded moisture damage may result. * Leave wet fabrics in place; space them apart and dry as soon as possible.
Fire Damage Emergency Tips
The victim of a fire suffers many different anxieties after the firemen have left. Mainly confusion, fatigue and sorrow. At Advanced Restoration Specialists, our team of expert technicians led by a caring staff provide complete CONTENTS and STRUCTURE restoration.
Do's
* Clean and protect chrome trim on faucets and other bright work by washing with detergent and apply a coating of vaseline or oil. * Blow off or brush-vacuum loose smoke particles from upholstery, draperies and carpet. * Open windows for ventilation if weather permits * Empty refrigerators and freezers if electricity is off, & prop their doors open with a rolled towel or newspaper to allow air circulation. * Pour antifreeze in toilet bowls, tanks, sinks, and tub drains to prevent freeze damage if the heat is off in the winter.	* Call a plumber to drain and blow out all water lines if the heat is off in the winter. * Remove pets to a clean environment if heavy fire residues are present. * Send a sample group of garments for cleaning and deodorization in order to evaluate the results. * Retain a contractor to board-up open windows, roofs, or other penetrations in order to prevent additional damage.
Do Not
* Wipe or attempt to wash the fire residues from walls, ceilings or other absorbent surfaces. * Use carpeting or upholstered furniture impacted by heavy smoke residue or debris. * Use food items or canned goods exposed to heat.	* Turn on computers, TV's, stereos or electrical appliances until they have been cleaned and checked. * Use water as a source of cleaner. This will corrode metals.
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